Articles by Godwin Kelly

It’s not uncommon for drivers to be on edge before the start of a race.
But the 42 guys who strapped into their cars for the 1988 Daytona 500 probably had a few extra butterflies in their stoma... READ MORE

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson, who had a quiet Speedweeks, went to the lead on Lap 186 then held off a last-lap challenge with a push from teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win the 55th annual Daytona 500 before 135,000 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. READ MORE

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Weather has been a challenge for Daytona International Speedway this year. The latest casualty was Saturday’s Coke Zero 400, which was postponed to 11 a.m. Sunday because of... READ MORE

Back in the “old days” when there were several dozen car owners and a handful of championship-caliber teams, NASCAR’s annual Silly Season always produced a bushel of surprises.
These days with ... READ MORE